Engineering & Construction Corporate Counsel
Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL
•$109,607 - $167,455•Hybrid
About The Position
Sargent & Lundy is seeking an in-house attorney to counsel their engineering and design teams on methods for mitigating engineering services and construction risks through contract and claim management. This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in their downtown Chicago office and working remotely from home.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (law) degree
- At least 3 years of legal experience in the architect and engineering design or construction field.
- Familiarity with general liability and professional liability insurance coverages (e.g. errors and omissions insurance)
- Construction or professional services contracting experience
Nice To Haves
- Engineering degree
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate professional services contracts, EPC contracts (design-build), teaming agreements, other business agreements
- Early claim monitoring and management, including identification of potential risks and recommending strategies for mitigation
- Notify and cooperate with insurers to investigate, tender, and track claims and incidents
- Manage outside counsel and litigation related to professional liability, personal injury, and contract disputes
- Monitor and review pleadings, discovery, trial preparations, and settlement negotiations
- Work directly with company stakeholders on the above legal activities
- Assist in the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures
- Advise on industry-specific regulations and laws
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plans
- Generous paid time off
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
